“We have received a report of a vehicle that knocked a bump at high speed and crashed into a ditch next to the Nyakoe Hotel. Three people have so far lost their lives, including a nine-year-old pupil,” he said.

Mr Mwamba was rushed to Nyangena Hospital before being referred to Christa Marianne Hospital

Mr Mwamba was on the way to a campaign rally in Kiong’ong’i.

Shoes that the candidate was carrying to donate to residents were strewn all over the scene of the crash.

Jubilee leaders expressed shock at his demise, calling it a big loss to the party in the region.

“We are shocked and saddened at the loss of Mr Mwamba,” Mr Anthony Kibagendi, the Kitutu Chache South Jubilee Party campaign team manager said.